Tides Today & Tomorrow in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : 9:40 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 05m at 3:53 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Jan 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:293.212:433.26:470.17:15-0.27:164:58First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:373.21:482.97:580.38:10-0.17:174:59First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:453.22:532.79:040.39:010.07:174:59First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:413.33:492.610:030.39:470.07:175:00Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:293.34:392.610:570.310:320.07:175:01Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:133.45:262.611:470.211:170.07:175:02Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:543.56:092.612:290.17:175:03Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:323.66:492.71:030.07:175:04Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:073.67:252.812:37-0.11:34-0.17:175:05Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:413.68:012.81:13-0.12:04-0.17:175:06Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:153.68:372.81:49-0.12:37-0.27:165:06Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:503.69:152.82:26-0.13:12-0.17:165:07Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:273.59:562.83:060.03:51-0.17:165:08Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:063.410:372.93:500.04:32-0.17:165:09Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:463.211:212.94:390.15:14-0.17:165:10Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:303.15:300.25:59-0.27:155:11Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:103.012:192.96:270.26:49-0.27:155:12Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:063.21:172.87:300.27:45-0.37:145:13Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:113.42:252.88:360.18:44-0.47:145:15Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:163.63:322.89:40-0.19:43-0.57:145:16Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:173.94:362.910:44-0.310:44-0.77:135:17Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:184.15:393.111:47-0.611:45-0.97:135:18Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:164.36:383.312:43-0.87:125:19New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:104.47:323.412:43-1.01:34-0.97:115:20New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:004.48:243.51:36-1.02:23-1.07:115:21New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:514.39:173.52:28-1.03:12-0.97:105:22Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:414.010:103.53:22-0.84:02-0.87:105:23Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:303.711:023.44:19-0.54:53-0.67:095:24Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:173.311:533.25:17-0.25:41-0.47:085:25Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:053.06:150.06:30-0.27:075:26First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:483.112:582.77:180.27:210.07:075:27First Quarter31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8639168)

Common Questions About Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA today?

Slack tide in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA is approximately 6:46 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA?

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA?

Tide predictions for Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA?

Tide data for Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8639168. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8639168.

What is the moon phase in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA is Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). This places Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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